Banteng
I.U.C.N status
International Union for Conservation of Nature
Identity card
Grass and herbaceous plants
Did you know?
Bantengs live in groups of 2 to 40 individuals, led by a dominant male and comprising females and their young. Males are easily recognized by their black coat. They play a crucial role in ecosystems by dispersing nutrients and seeds through their droppings, and are an essential food source for carnivores such as tigers and leopards.
Threats and conservation
Bantengs are illegally hunted and lose their habitat due to human expansion. Most live in Java in protected areas, but hybridization with domestic cattle threatens their genetic diversity. Conservation efforts include combating poaching in national parks, monitoring populations, and international breeding programs to preserve their genetic diversity.
